QC Anime-zing!
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| QC Anime-zing! | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Venue | Clarion Hotel Conference Center |
| Location | Davenport, Iowa |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2010 |
| Website | http://www.qcanimezing.com/ |
QC Anime-zing! is an anime convention organized in the Quad Cities, United States.[1] The convention offers anime screenings, video games, a dealers' room, guest panels, fan panels, cosplay competitions, and other events typical of an anime convention.[2] It was first held at The Lodge Hotel in Bettendorf, IA, from June 18–20, 2010.[3][4][5] Guests for the 2010 convention included Johnny Yong Bosch, Robert Axelrod, Spike Spencer, Eyeshine, and The Man Power.[6][7] The 2011 convention took place from June 17–19, 2011, at The RiverCenter in Davenport, Iowa.[8]
QC Anime-zing! Runs for three days, featuring events throughout the weekend.[2]
- Anime Screenings - The convention screens various anime series in screening rooms.
- Artist's Alley - Artists have the opportunity to sell or display their artwork.
- ConSuite - A hospitality suite with free rice, ramen, and other snack foods.
- Cosplay Contest - Visitors can compete to see whose costume is the best.
- Dealer's Room - Outside, vendors sell their products, including video games or anime-related goods and Japanese snacks.
- Guests of Honor - Voice actors and musicians appear, perform, sign autographs and interact with fans.
- Rave - An official dance event that lasts late into Saturday night.
- Video Games - Video games and tournaments are organized throughout the weekend.
History
Event history
| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18–20, 2010[3] | The Lodge Hotel and Conference Center Bettendorf, Iowa | Robert Axelrod, Johnny Yong Bosch, Eyeshine, The Man Power, and Spike Spencer.[9] | |
| June 17–19, 2011[10] | RiverCenter Davenport, Iowa | Robert Axelrod, John Bivens, Johnny Yong Bosch, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, Eyeshine, Russell Lissau, Trevor A. Mueller, and Spike Spencer.[11] | |
| June 1–3, 2012 | Clarion Hotel Conference Center Davenport, Iowa | Robert Axelrod, John Bivens, Johnny Yong Bosch, Alan Evans, Eyeshine, Sonny Strait, V is for Villains, and Cristina Vee.[12] | |
| May 3–5, 2013 | Clarion Hotel Conference Center Davenport, Iowa | Dr. Awkward, Greg Ayres, Martin Billany, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, Quinton Flynn, and Sonny Strait.[13] | |
| July 11–13, 2014[14][15] | The RiverCenter Davenport, Iowa | D.C. Douglas, The Eric Stuart Band, Caitlin Glass, Eric Stuart, and V is for Villains.[16] | |
| July 17–19, 2015 | The RiverCenter Davenport, Iowa | D.C. Douglas, Anna Ito, John Stocker, and Greg Wicker.[17] | |
| July 15-17, 2016 | The RiverCenter Davenport, Iowa | Greg Wicker, Jillian Coglan, Dan Coglan, Chuck Huber, London Has Fallen, Vic Mignogna, Derek Stephen Prince, Paul St. Peter, John Stocker, and V is for Villains.[18] | |
| July 14-16, 2017 | Raddison Quad City Plaza Hotel Davenport, Iowa | Greg Wicker, Jillian Coglan, Dan Coglan, Greg Ayres, Kid Yuki and the Otakus, Clifford Chapin, Jay Hickman, Aaron Roberts, and V is for Villains.[19] | |
| July 13-15, 2018 | RiverCenter Davenport, Iowa | Greg Wicker, Greg Ayres, Tyler Walker, Dawn M. Bennett, D.C. Douglas, Heather Walker, and V is for Villains.[20] | |
| August 2-4, 2019 | RiverCenter Davenport, Iowa | R. Bruce Elliott, Greg Ayres, Andy Field, Brittany Lauda, D.C. Douglas, Trevor A. Mueller, Whitney Rodgers, Matt Shipman and John Swasey. [21] | |
| August 2-4, 2020 | RiverCenter Davenport, Iowa | Jillian Coglan, Dan Coglan, Chuck Huber, Gigi Edgeley, and Gareth West. [22] | |
| July 30-August 1, 2021 | RiverCenter Davenport, Iowa | Jillian Coglan, Dan Coglan, John Swasey, Chuck Huber, Greg Ayres, Anna Ito, Jay Hickman, and Quinton Flinn. [23] | |
| August 5-7, 2022 | RiverCenter Davenport, Iowa | Jillian Coglan, Dan Coglan, John Swasey, Olivia Swasey, Rob Mungle, Greg Ayres, Anna Ito, and Gareth West. [24] | |
| August 11-13, 2023 | RiverCenter Davenport, Iowa | Jillian Coglan, Dan Coglan, Greg Ayres, Jay Hickman, Gareth West, and Quinton Flinn. [25] | |
| August 9-11, 2024 | Holiday Inn Rock Island Rock Island, Illinois | Jillian Coglan, Dan Coglan, and Greg Ayres. [26] |
Anime-Zap!
QC Anime-zing! is particularly known for organizing an 'instant' anime convention after a small nearby convention, Pokettokon, was cancelled less than a week before the convention weekend.[27] This last-minute event attracted 160 attendees with less than 72 hours of planning.[28]
Event history
| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 16–17, 2010[29] | Hampton Inn Peoria-East At The River Boat Crossing East Peoria, Illinois | 160[30] | |
| January 15–16, 2011[31][32][33] | Holiday Inn City Centre Peoria, Illinois | ||
| January 7–8, 2012 | Four Points by Sheraton Peoria Downtown Peoria, Illinois | Daniel Coglan and Jillian Coglan.[34] | |
| January 4–6, 2013 | Four Points by Sheraton Peoria Downtown Peoria, Illinois | Cascade Nightmare, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, and V is for Villains.[35] | |
| January 3–5, 2014 | Embassy Suites East Peoria Hotel & Riverfront Conference Center East Peoria, Illinois | Airship O'Reilly, The Asterplace, The Audio Pool, Greg Ayres, The Black Roses, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, Chuck Huber, John Swasey, and V is for Villains.[36] | |
| January 2–4, 2015 | Embassy Suites East Peoria Hotel & Riverfront Conference Center East Peoria, Illinois | D.C. Douglas and Greg Wicker.[37] |
Anime-Spark!
QC Anime-zing! announced another second anime convention, Anime-SPARK!, to be held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Valentine's Day weekend.[38]
Event history
| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 10–14, 2011 | Clarion Hotel & Convention Center Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, Quinton Flynn, and Chris Rager.[39] | |
| February 16–19, 2012 | Clarion Hotel & Convention Center Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Aegis Academy of Swordsmanship, Quinton Flynn, Chris Rager, and Greg Wicker.[40] |
